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Minier L, Bertucci F, Gay T, Chamot Z, Turco T, Schligler J, Mills SC, Vidal M, Parmentier E, Sturny V, Mathevon N, Beauchaud M, Lecchini D, Médoc V. Behavioural response to boat noise weakens the strength of a trophic link in coral reefs. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 361:124770. [PMID: 39159719 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 08/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024]
Abstract
In oceans, the noise generated by human activities has reached phenomenal proportions, with considerable harmful effects on marine life. Measuring this impact to achieve a sustainable balance for highly vulnerable marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs, is a critical environmental policy objective. Here, we demonstrate that anthropogenic noise alters the interactions of a coral reef fish with its environment and how this behavioural response to noise impairs foraging. In situ observations on the Moorea reef revealed that the damselfish Dascyllus emamo reacts to boat passage by moving closer to its coral bommie, considerably reducing the volume of water available to search for prey. Using boat noise playback experiments in microcosms, we studied D. emamo's behaviour and modeled its functional response (FR), which is the relationship between resource use and resource density, when feeding on juvenile shrimps. Similar to field observations, noise reduced D. emamo's spatial occupancy, accompanied by a lower FR, indicating a reduction in predation independent of prey density. Overall, noise-induced behavioural changes are likely to influence predator-prey interaction dynamics and ultimately the fitness of both protagonists. While there is an urgent need to assess the effect of anthropogenic noise on coral reefs, the ecological framework of the FR approach combined with behavioural metrics provides an essential tool for evaluating the cascading effects of noise on nested ecological interactions at the community level.
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- Lana Minier
- PSL Research University: EPHE-UPVD-CNRS, UAR 3278 CRIOBE, Moorea, French Polynesia; Polynésienne des Eaux, Vitale, Bora-Bora, French Polynesia.
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- UMR MARBEC, University of Montpellier, CNRS, IFREMER, IRD, Sète, France
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- PSL Research University: EPHE-UPVD-CNRS, UAR 3278 CRIOBE, Moorea, French Polynesia
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- PSL Research University: EPHE-UPVD-CNRS, UAR 3278 CRIOBE, Moorea, French Polynesia
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- ENES Bioacoustics Research Laboratory, University of Saint-Etienne, CRNL, CNRS UMR 5292, Inserm UMR_S 1028, Saint-Etienne, France
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- PSL Research University: EPHE-UPVD-CNRS, UAR 3278 CRIOBE, Moorea, French Polynesia
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- PSL Research University: EPHE-UPVD-CNRS, UAR 3278 CRIOBE, Moorea, French Polynesia; Laboratoire d'Excellence "CORAIL", Perpignan, France; Institut universitaire de France, France
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- Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone, UMR 7289, Aix-Marseille Université, CNRS, Marseille, France
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- Laboratory of Functional and Evolutionary Morphology, Freshwater and Oceanic Science Unit of Research, allée du 6 août B6c, University of Liege, 4000, Liege, Belgium
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- Polynésienne des Eaux, Vitale, Bora-Bora, French Polynesia
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- ENES Bioacoustics Research Laboratory, University of Saint-Etienne, CRNL, CNRS UMR 5292, Inserm UMR_S 1028, Saint-Etienne, France; Institut universitaire de France, France; Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes, CHArt Lab, PSL University, Paris, France
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- ENES Bioacoustics Research Laboratory, University of Saint-Etienne, CRNL, CNRS UMR 5292, Inserm UMR_S 1028, Saint-Etienne, France
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- PSL Research University: EPHE-UPVD-CNRS, UAR 3278 CRIOBE, Moorea, French Polynesia
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- ENES Bioacoustics Research Laboratory, University of Saint-Etienne, CRNL, CNRS UMR 5292, Inserm UMR_S 1028, Saint-Etienne, France
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Ortiz-Jimenez CA, Michelangeli M, Pendleton E, Sih A, Smith JE. Behavioural correlations across multiple stages of the antipredator response: do animals that escape sooner hide longer? Anim Behav 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2022.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Derville S, Cleguer C, Garrigue C. Ecoregional and temporal dynamics of dugong habitat use in a complex coral reef lagoon ecosystem. Sci Rep 2022; 12:552. [PMID: 35017573 PMCID: PMC8752826 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-04412-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Mobile marine species display complex and nonstationary habitat use patterns that require understanding to design effective management measures. In this study, the spatio-temporal habitat use dynamics of the vulnerable dugong (Dugong dugon) were modelled from 16 satellite-tagged individuals in the coral reef lagoonal ecosystems of New Caledonia, South Pacific. Dugong residence time was calculated along the interpolated tracks (9371 hourly positions) to estimate intensity of use in three contrasting ecoregions, previously identified through hierarchical clustering of lagoon topographic characteristics. Across ecoregions, differences were identified in dugong spatial intensity of use of shallow waters, deeper lagoon waters and the fore-reef shelf outside the barrier reef. Maps of dugong intensity of use were predicted from these ecological relationships and validated with spatial density estimates derived from aerial surveys conducted for population assessment. While high correlation was found between the two datasets, our study extended the spatial patterns of dugong distribution obtained from aerial surveys across the diel cycle, especially in shallow waters preferentially used by dugongs at night/dusk during high tide. This study has important implications for dugong conservation and illustrates the potential benefits of satellite tracking and dynamic habitat use modelling to inform spatial management of elusive and mobile marine mammals.
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- Solène Derville
- UMR ENTROPIE (IRD-Université de La Réunion-CNRS-Laboratoire d'excellence LabEx-CORAIL), 98800, Nouméa, New Caledonia.
- Opération Cétacés, 98802, Nouméa, New Caledonia.
- Marine Mammal Institute, Oregon State University, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport, OR, 97365, USA.
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- UMR ENTROPIE (IRD-Université de La Réunion-CNRS-Laboratoire d'excellence LabEx-CORAIL), 98800, Nouméa, New Caledonia
- Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Ecosystems, Harry Butler Institute, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA, 6150, Australia
- Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research (TropWATER), James Cook University, Townsville, 4811, Australia
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- UMR ENTROPIE (IRD-Université de La Réunion-CNRS-Laboratoire d'excellence LabEx-CORAIL), 98800, Nouméa, New Caledonia
- Opération Cétacés, 98802, Nouméa, New Caledonia
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Ferrier-Pagès C, Leal MC, Calado R, Schmid DW, Bertucci F, Lecchini D, Allemand D. Noise pollution on coral reefs? - A yet underestimated threat to coral reef communities. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2021; 165:112129. [PMID: 33588103 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Noise pollution is an anthropogenic stressor that is increasingly recognized for its negative impact on the physiology, behavior and fitness of marine organisms. Driven by the recent expansion of maritime shipping, artisanal fishing and tourism (e.g., motorboats used for recreational purpose), underwater noise increased greatly on coral reefs. In this review, we first provide an overview on how reef organisms sense and use sound. Thereafter we review the current knowledge on how underwater noise affects different reef organisms. Although the majority of available examples are limited to few fish species, we emphasize how the impact of noise differs based on an organisms' acoustic sensitivity, mobility and developmental stage, as well as between noise type, source and duration. Finally, we highlight measures available to governments, the shipping industry and individual users and provide directions for polices and research aimed to manage this global issue of noise emission on coral reefs.
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- Christine Ferrier-Pagès
- Centre Scientifique de Monaco, Coral Ecophysiology Team, 8 Quai Antoine 1er, MC-98000, Monaco.
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- ECOMARE, Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- ECOMARE, Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Functional and Evolutionary Morphology Lab, University of Liege, Belgium; PSL University, EPHE-UPVD-CNRS, USR 3278 CRIOBE, 98729 Moorea, French Polynesia
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- PSL University, EPHE-UPVD-CNRS, USR 3278 CRIOBE, 98729 Moorea, French Polynesia; Laboratoire d'Excellence "CORAIL", Perpignan, France
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- Centre Scientifique de Monaco, Coral Ecophysiology Team, 8 Quai Antoine 1er, MC-98000, Monaco
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Wilson MW, Ridlon AD, Gaynor KM, Gaines SD, Stier AC, Halpern BS. Ecological impacts of human-induced animal behaviour change. Ecol Lett 2020; 23:1522-1536. [PMID: 32705769 DOI: 10.1111/ele.13571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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A growing body of literature has documented myriad effects of human activities on animal behaviour, yet the ultimate ecological consequences of these behavioural shifts remain largely uninvestigated. While it is understood that, in the absence of humans, variation in animal behaviour can have cascading effects on species interactions, community structure and ecosystem function, we know little about whether the type or magnitude of human-induced behavioural shifts translate into detectable ecological change. Here we synthesise empirical literature and theory to create a novel framework for examining the range of behaviourally mediated pathways through which human activities may affect different ecosystem functions. We highlight the few empirical studies that show the potential realisation of some of these pathways, but also identify numerous factors that can dampen or prevent ultimate ecosystem consequences. Without a deeper understanding of these pathways, we risk wasting valuable resources on mitigating behavioural effects with little ecological relevance, or conversely mismanaging situations in which behavioural effects do drive ecosystem change. The framework presented here can be used to anticipate the nature and likelihood of ecological outcomes and prioritise management among widespread human-induced behavioural shifts, while also suggesting key priorities for future research linking humans, animal behaviour and ecology.
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- Margaret W Wilson
- Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106, USA
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- National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, USA
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- National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, USA
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- Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106, USA
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- Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology, University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106, USA
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- Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106, USA.,National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, USA
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Sagerman J, Hansen JP, Wikström SA. Effects of boat traffic and mooring infrastructure on aquatic vegetation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. AMBIO 2020; 49:517-530. [PMID: 31297728 PMCID: PMC6965043 DOI: 10.1007/s13280-019-01215-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2018] [Revised: 02/23/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Sustainable management of coastal and inland water areas requires knowledge of how tourism and recreation affects the ecosystems. Here, we present the first systematic review and meta-analysis to quantify to what extent recreational boat traffic and infrastructure for mooring affect the abundance of submerged vegetation on soft bottoms. Our systematic search yielded 25 studies containing data on effects of boat traffic, docks and mooring buoys on vegetation abundance. The abundance below docks was on average 18% of that in controls, and areas with boat traffic had on average 42% of the abundance in control areas. Mooring buoys often created scour areas without vegetation. However, the effects were variable and there were too few studies to test the reasons for this variability. We conclude that boating can cause significant declines in submerged vegetation but that informed management of boat traffic and improved design of docks and buoys can reduce negative impacts.
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- Josefin Sagerman
- The Swedish Species Information Centre (ArtDatabanken), Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Box 7007, 750 07 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Baltic Sea Centre, Stockholm University, 106 91, Stockholm, Sweden
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Isolation and no-entry marine reserves mitigate anthropogenic impacts on grey reef shark behavior. Sci Rep 2019; 9:2897. [PMID: 30814640 PMCID: PMC6393451 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-37145-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Reef sharks are vulnerable predators experiencing severe population declines mainly due to overexploitation. However, beyond direct exploitation, human activities can produce indirect or sub-lethal effects such as behavioral alterations. Such alterations are well known for terrestrial fauna but poorly documented for marine species. Using an extensive sampling of 367 stereo baited underwater videos systems, we show modifications in grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) occurrence and feeding behavior along a marked gradient of isolation from humans across the New Caledonian archipelago (South-Western Pacific). The probability of occurrence decreased by 68.9% between wilderness areas (more than 25 hours travel time from the capital city) and impacted areas while the few individuals occurring in impacted areas exhibited cautious behavior. We also show that only large no-entry reserves (above 150 km²) can protect the behavior of grey reef sharks found in the wilderness. Influencing the fitness, human linked behavioral alterations should be taken into account for management strategies to ensure the persistence of populations.
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Juhel JB, Vigliola L, Mouillot D, Kulbicki M, Letessier TB, Meeuwig JJ, Wantiez L. Reef accessibility impairs the protection of sharks. J Appl Ecol 2017. [DOI: 10.1111/1365-2664.13007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Jean-Baptiste Juhel
- Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie; Noumea New Caledonia France
- Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD); UMR ENTROPIE; Laboratoire Excellence LABEX Corail; Noumea New Caledonia France
- UMR 9190 MARBEC; Université de Montpellier; Montpellier Cedex 5 France
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- Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD); UMR ENTROPIE; Laboratoire Excellence LABEX Corail; Noumea New Caledonia France
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- UMR 9190 MARBEC; Université de Montpellier; Montpellier Cedex 5 France
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies; James Cook University; Townsville QLD Australia
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- Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD); UMR ENTROPIE; Laboratoire d'excellence LABEX Corail; Université de Perpignan; Perpignan France
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- Institute of Zoology; Zoological Society of London; Regent's Park; London UK
- School of Biological Sciences and Oceans Institute; The University of Western Australia; Crawley WA Australia
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- School of Biological Sciences and Oceans Institute; The University of Western Australia; Crawley WA Australia
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- Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie; Noumea New Caledonia France
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Gonson C, Pelletier D, Alban F, Giraud-Carrier C, Ferraris J. Influence of settings management and protection status on recreational uses and pressures in marine protected areas. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2017; 200:170-185. [PMID: 28578267 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2017.05.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2016] [Revised: 05/10/2017] [Accepted: 05/16/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Coastal populations and tourism are growing worldwide. Consequently outdoor recreational activity is increasing and diversifying. While Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are valuable for mitigating anthropogenic impacts, recreational uses are rarely monitored and studied, resulting in a lack of knowledge on users' practices, motivation and impacts. Based on boat counts and interview data collected in New Caledonia, we i) explored factors affecting user practices and motivations, ii) constructed fine-scale pressure indices covering activities and associated behaviors, and iii) assessed the relationships between user practices and site selection. User practices were found to depend on protection status, boat type and user characteristics. Pressure indices were higher within no-take MPAs, except for fishing. We found significant relationships between user practices and settings characteristics. In the context of increasing recreational uses, these results highlight options for managing such uses through settings management without jeopardizing the social acceptance of MPAs or the attainment of conservation goals.
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- Charles Gonson
- IFREMER, UR Lagons, Ecosystèmes et Aquaculture Durable en Nouvelle Calédonie (LEAD-NC), 101 promenade Roger Laroque, BP 2059, 98846, Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia; IRD, UMR ENTROPIE, Université de Perpignan Via Domitia, 52 Avenue Paul Alduy, 66860, Perpignan, Cedex 9, France.
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- IFREMER, UR Lagons, Ecosystèmes et Aquaculture Durable en Nouvelle Calédonie (LEAD-NC), 101 promenade Roger Laroque, BP 2059, 98846, Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia; Laboratoire d'Excellence LABEX Corail, France
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- Univ Brest, Ifremer, CNRS, UMR 6308, AMURE, IUEM, 29280, Plouzane, France
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- IFREMER, UR Lagons, Ecosystèmes et Aquaculture Durable en Nouvelle Calédonie (LEAD-NC), 101 promenade Roger Laroque, BP 2059, 98846, Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia
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- IRD, UMR ENTROPIE, Université de Perpignan Via Domitia, 52 Avenue Paul Alduy, 66860, Perpignan, Cedex 9, France; Laboratoire d'Excellence LABEX Corail, France
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